Lakers like Byron Scott for head coach job

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Inside Hoops

Jun
24

Here’s ESPN.com reporting on the Lakers, who have many needs, one of which is a new head coach:

While the Lakers remain focused on Thursday’s draft and the start of free agency July 1, sources tell ESPN.com that former Lakers star Byron Scott has emerged as the leading candidate for the head-coaching job after impressing in three interviews with the team.

Talks with the former Nets and Cavaliers coach have not progressed to the contract stage, as the Lakers continue to weigh whether to hold off on hiring a coach before they make their pitches to free agents.